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California Youth Leadership Forum For Students With Disabilities YLF

California Youth Leadership Forum For Students with Disabilities 

The 2025 Delegate Application will be available January 2025!

The 2025 YLF will be held in-person from July 14 through July 19, 2025 (dates subject to change) at California State University, Sacramento, where delegates stay in the dormitory. 

If selected for the YLF program, delegates are required to attend and participate during all scheduled in-person days.

At the week-long event, delegates will learn the following:

  • Advocacy and leadership skills in a peer setting
  • Meet with professionals with disabilities
  • Meet state policy-makers
  • Develop goals through their personal and career leadership plan for their education, independent living and career goals
  • Make lifelong friendships and create network with alumni

Please note: YLF planning partners continue to track health trends and safety guidance within California. All participants may be expected to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19, and to test negatively for COVID-19 in the 24 hours before arriving in Sacramento.

NO COST TO DELEGATES

There is no cost for delegates who are selected to attend. All costs including travel, lodging, meals, or any accommodations such as American Sign Language interpreters, Real-Time text captioners, and/or personal care assistants will be covered. Funding for the YLF is provided through a public-private partnership.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

California residents with a disability who are high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the 2024-2025 school year, ending in June 2025 are eligible to attend.

Students with any type of disability are encouraged to apply. Students who demonstrate leadership potential in school and in the community are best suited for this program.

APPLY NOW

The 2025 Delegate Application will be available January 2025!

For more information, read the 2024 Delegate Information Guide found on the Delegate Information page.

If you have questions or need additional information about the application process, please email  ylf@dor.ca.gov or call 855-894-3436.